That Time Michael Jackson Allegedly Beat Up Tupac Shakur Over Kidada Jones | VIDEOs
*Music producer Wack 100 revealed in a new interview that Michael Jackson beat the breaks off late-rapper Tupac Shakur in defense of Quincy Jones’s daughter Kidada Jones. Wack shared the story to highlight that Tupac’s tough persona in his music and on-screen roles didn’t match his real-life behavior. Although the industry veteran wasn’t present for […]
Quincy Jones Leaves Behind $500 Million Fortune for 7 Children
*Legendary music producer Quincy Jones left behind a substantial fortune when he passed away at 91 in his Bel Air, California, home on Sunday. Known for his groundbreaking work with artists like Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles, Jones built a lasting legacy in both music and business, amassing an […]
Charlamagne Tha God Says Biden to Blame for Trump’s 2024 Presidential Victory
*Charlamagne Tha God shared his views about Donald Trump’s 2024 election win over Kamala Harris, suggesting Joe Biden’s presidency set the stage for this outcome. During Wednesday’s broadcast of “The Breakfast Club,” Charlamagne argued that Biden’s term was intended as a transitional period, Complex reports. He also noted that health concerns about the president grew […]
Racist Texts Target North and South Carolinians After 2024 Election
*A day after the 2024 Presidential Election, individuals in North and South Carolina reported receiving racist text messages that falsely claimed they had been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.” Some of the messages identify people by name, threaten forced servitude, and include “plantation group” numbers. Several online users speculate the messages could […]
New Film: ‘I’ll Be There’ Tackles Race, Family & Redemption Amid Michael Jackson’s Death | VIDEO
*The upcoming independent drama “I’ll Be There” offers a poignant exploration of family, memory, and the power of reconciliation, premiering on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, and other streaming platforms on November 15. Produced by Buffalo 8, the film stars Jasmine Batchelor (“The Surrogate”), Ryan Cooper, the hunky dead stripper in “Rough Night”, Dorien Wilson […]
BET+ Unveils Trailer for ‘A Wesley South African Christmas’ + ‘A Christmas Miracle’
*The trailer for the BET+ original film, “A Wesley South African Christmas” has dropped, starring Jasmine Guy, Dorien Wilson, Terrence “TC” Carson, Novi Brown, Terayle Hill, Kianya Hayes, and Jesse ‘J-Flo’ Suntele. The movie is part of BET+’s holiday slate along with “A Christmas Miracle,” which premieres today (Nov. 7) on the streamer. Per the […]
Joe, Kamala, Barack, Nancy, Leticia? See Who’s in the Crosshairs of Trump’s Revenge/Retribution Politics. | VIDEO
*With Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, the focus returns to one of the former president’s defining themes: revenge/retribution. Over the years, Trump’s speeches and social media posts have consistently included vengeful calls for action against his critics, political opponents, and members of the media. As the dust settles from the 2024 campaign, it becomes clear […]
Young Thug Urges Law Students to Become Defense Attorneys After Prison Release | Video
*Brian Steel, Young Thug’s attorney, arranged for the rapper to speak with law students, and he urged them to pursue careers as defense attorneys. In a video shared online, the 33-year-old artist joined a FaceTime call with students at Emory Law School in Atlanta on Wednesday and he described defense law as a form of […]
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Responds to Federal Corruption Indictment | Video
*Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, along with Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks and Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, were indicted by a federal grand jury as part of a broad corruption investigation. The recently unsealed indictment reveals that Owens helped Lumumba and another official, Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee, secure over $80,000 in […]
Critics Choice Association Announces Honorees for 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television
*The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has revealed its complete list of honorees for the 7th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, an event dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievements in Black film and television. The news release states that this year’s celebration, set to take place on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Fairmont Century […]
Plies Sues Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B, & Soulja Boy for Copyright Infringement
*Rapper Plies has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, and Cardi B, claiming they used a beat from his 2008 song “Me & My Goons” without permission. TMZ reports that Plies alleges that Soulja Boy first copied the beat in his 2010 hit “Pretty Boy Swag,” and now Megan and GloRilla […]
Brandon T. Jackson Talks New Comedy Special and ‘Family Business’ | Watch
*Brandon T. Jackson opened up to The Baller Alert Show about stepping back from the spotlight and his spiritual journey. Jackson explained to hosts Ferrari Simmons and BT that he hasn’t quit Hollywood altogether, he’s been busy working on a new comedy tour and his latest project, “The Family Business: New Orleans,” coming this December. “People […]
Historic First: Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks Elected as First Black Women to Serve Together in U.S. Senate
*Lisa Blunt Rochester from Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks from Maryland made history this week when voters elected them as the first Black women to serve simultaneously in the U.S. Senate. Their victories increase the number of Black women who have ever served in the Senate from two to four and raise the total number of […]
French Montana Documentary Brings Rapper’s Life Story to Paramount+ | WATCH Trailer
*The life of rapper/music producer French Montana will take center stage for an upcoming Paramount+ documentary. Produced by Live Nation Productions for MTV Entertainment Studios, “The French Montana Story: For Khadija,” chronicles the “Unforgettable” hitmaker’s journey to international stardom, from being raised in the Bronx by his mother to founding Coke Boys Records to being […]
Houston Mother Hits Streets for Justice as Daughter Fights for Life After Brutal Assault | WATCH
*In northwest Houston, a mother is speaking out in desperation as she seeks justice for her daughter, who was violently attacked on the night of September 29. Javoni Fortner, a 31-year-old mother of five and dedicated worker juggling two jobs, was targeted in a shocking incident that has left her fighting for her life in […]
